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1 July 2008 9:17 AM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

The cast of Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut “Whip It!” is growing, and the latest to join Barrymore and Ellen Page are Marcia Gay Harden, Juliette Lewis, Kristen Wiig and Zoe Bell.

Based on the novel by Shauna Cross, the film centers on Bliss Cavendar (Page), a Texas teenager who finds a way of dealing with her misery after she discovers a roller derby league in Austin. Barrymore stars as her teammate.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Harden plays Bliss’ mother, a former beauty queen who would prefer to see her daughter compete in pageants. Wiig is set to play Bliss’ mentor, while Lewis appears as the star of Austin’s top team. Bell plays a derby star known as Bloody Holly.

Barrymore is directing a script by Cross. Shooting for “Whip It” will kick off later this summer.

Franck Tabouring

27 June 2008 5:07 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

The stars of cult TV series Charlie's Angels are planning to revive the hit 1970s show.

Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson shot to international stardom in the programme - which was recently transformed into a major movie franchise starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu.

But now the original cast are looking to bring back the show once more - with all three women expressing interest in taking part if they can find a suitable script.

Smith, 62, insists that despite Fawcett's recent battle with cancer, they would all love to star in a remake of the show.

She says, "We'd like to do it if it's right. If we have a script that is today. It would be fun, I think, to bring us back together for the right reason."

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20 June 2008 10:45 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Drew Barrymore and boyfriend Justin Long may have met on the set of He's Just Not That Into You, but nothing could be further from the truth, a friend of couple says. "They're two peas in a pod, they're made for each other," Sam Rockwell told People at the Cinevegas Honorees Reception at Las Vegas's Planet Hollywood Resort. Rockwell, who was receiving one of the festival's "Half Life" awards, said the make-out-happy couple are both sensitive people. "They're like Mr. and Mrs. Warmth," says But will they be Mr. and Mrs. Long perhaps? "That, I can't answer."

Mark Gray

18 June 2008 12:07 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Jennifer Aniston's publicist has been quick to kill reports the actress has fallen out with Hulk star Jennifer Connelly.

According to U.S. magazine reports, Aniston wanted to keep her He's Just Not That Into You co-star Connelly from appearing on the cover of an upcoming issue of Marie Claire magazine.

But Aniston's representative insists the rumour is "absolutely absurd," adding, "There is no drama whatsoever."

The spokesperson tells Us Weekly magazine, "Marie Claire wanted Jennifer alone. It was our idea to make it a group cover.

"The magazine only wanted to put three of them (actresses) on the cover, and definitely wanted Drew Barrymore.

"We recommended Ginnifer Goodwin because she is basically the lead role in the film... Jennifer got along great with Jennifer Connelly."

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28 May 2008 9:11 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie and Drew Barrymore are among a long list of celebrities living fictional lives in a new mystery novel by director Steven Soderbergh's wife Jules Asner.

Asner, a former model and TV correspondent, has created a parallel universe in her upcoming tome entitled Whacked - which follows a fictional character as she seeks revenge on a cheating boyfriend and mingles with real-life stars.

Her characters make controversial observations about Barrymore, who is "about to expire like spoiled milk" and Angelina Jolie: "God doesn't really make size-zero women with size-36C bustlines, right?"

Asner insists she didn't ask stars' permission to include them in the book - and isn't worried about a backlash.

She tells the New York Daily News, "I didn't ask permission. Maybe I should have! I know Ryan (Seacrest) - I don't think he'd be bothered. And Jen (Aniston) is the sweetest, nicest person in the world. I'd only mention her in a great capacity."

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13 May 2008 9:09 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actress Drew Barrymore chased a hit and run motorist around Los Angeles after the reckless driver smashed into her car and sped off.

The Charlie's Angels star was driving in West Hollywood just before 12pm (Est) on Monday when she was rear-ended, reports Tmz.com.

But instead of pulling over to exchange insurance details, the perpetrator made off - forcing brave Barrymore to take vigilante action.

She eventually lost track of the vehicle, but she did at least commit the offending car's licence plate number to memory - and pass on the information.

Police are reportedly investigating the incident, but no arrests had been made as Wenn goes to press.

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11 May 2008 3:49 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Walk the Line star Ginnifer Goodwin struggled with love making scenes in new film He's Just Not That Into You because her co-star is a longtime friend.

The actress was paired with Drew Barrymore's boyfriend Justin Long in the awkward scenes, and admits their friendship kept getting in the way of the on-screen chemistry.

Goodwin tells People.com, "Justin Long and I have been friends for going on eight years and when it came time for us to be intimate in the film, I think our bodies both rebelled.

"I mean, I've had Thanksgiving with his mom.

"We both had stomach growls... We couldn't get it done!"

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8 May 2008 8:20 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Kissing Justin Long? Let's say she's just not that into it. Actress Ginnifer Goodwin is a pro at acting out awkward situations – after all, she plays a polygamist's wife on Hbo's Big Love. But one recent sex scene for He's Just Not That Into You pushed her over the edge. "[Costar] Justin Long and I have been friends for going on eight years," she told People at Wednesday's Women in Film luncheon, where she was honored as the MaxMara Face of the Future Award. "And when it came time for us to be intimate in the film, I think our bodies both rebelled.

Natasha Burton

2 May 2008 5:07 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Jack Nicholson has been named Hollywood's top hellraiser in a poll of British film fans.

Nicholson, 71, won over 24 per cent of the votes, outmatching former drug abuser and Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. in a survey of more than 1,300 people by LoveFilm.com.

Braveheart star and convicted drunk driver Mel Gibson came third, while Kiefer Sutherland, who spent 48 days in prison for drink driving earlier this year, was ranked fourth.

Former wild child Drew Barrymore was the highest-placed woman on the list, coming in at fifth with 10 per cent of votes.

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30 April 2008 7:04 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Hot couple Drew Barrymore and Justin Long are planning to marry in the Caribbean later this year, according to spies who overheard them plotting the ceremony over a recent lunch date.

The pair recently topped of a poll of Hollywood love-birds reportedly chatted about an intimate affair, involving close friends and family members only.

An eavesdropper tells the National Enquirer that Long and Barrymore drew up a wish list of exotic resorts at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont.

The pair recently cooed about the romance on Oprah Winfrey's TV talk show. Twice married Barrymore said, "I've found a best friend, it's the best. This relationship is great; it's healthy and it's productive and it's supportive and it's full of humour. All our friends get along great, which is awesome because we travel together in packs. We're having an excellent time."

Long added, "She smells great... (and) she's the most compassionate person I've ever met."

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17 April 2008 11:10 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

In town for his sold-out Hollywood Bowl show, newlywed Jay-z hung out at a couple of swank L.A. joints with his pal Usher on Thursday. Kicking off their night at Katsuya Hollywood, the duo chatted away over dinner at a table policed by two bodyguards. Following the meal, the music moguls headed to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where the night before Jay-z hosted a private dinner and afterparty, joined by his wife, Beyoncé. Arriving just after 11:30 p.m., Usher and Jay-z, who wore shades, settled into a Vip table in the back of the Roosevelt’s club, Teddy’s,

Jennifer Garcia

17 April 2008 6:45 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Drew Barrymore has been declared Hollywood's top tipper - by Ugly Betty star Ana Ortiz.

The actress - who plays Betty's overbearing sister Hilda - was bartending for many years in Los Angeles right up until landing the leading role in the comedy show - and she'll always remember Barrymore's generosity over other celebrities.

She tells Latina magazine, "Drew Barrymore is a great tipper. 100 per cent of the bill, both times I served her."

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3 April 2008 7:00 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Hollywood lovebirds Drew Barrymore and Justin Long have topped a new U.S. magazine poll to find the most hands-on celebrity couple.

The pair beat Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz to top In Touch magazine's public display of affection list.

The publication editors crowned Barrymore and Long the most 'touching' coupling because, "Since last summer, they just can't seem to keep their hands, or lips, to themselves."

The top five is:

1. Drew Barrymore + Justin Long

2. Katie Holmes + Tom Cruise

3. Ashlee Simpson + Pete Wentz

4. Nicollette Sheridan + Michael Bolton

5. Brooke Burke (model) + David Charvet (former Baywatch hunk).

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3 March 2008 2:10 AM, PST | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Drew Barrymore has a way of making the expression "best friends" sound like something a lot more than that – especially when she and boyfriend Justin Long showed up on Oprah Winfrey's show Monday fresh out of the shower. "We used the hotel shampoo," a giggling Barrymore, 33, told Winfrey, explaining why she smelled so good. The talk host already deciphered why the actress-producer emanated a special glow: it was because of Long, who sat in the audience. His hair was wet, too. "She smells good," Long, 29, told Winfrey when she asked what he liked about Barrymore. "She's beautiful," he said,

Stephen M. Silverman

2 January 2008 11:00 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Drew Barrymore is desperate to make boyfriend Justin Long her third husband and is pressing him to propose - just five months into their relationship.

Despite failed marriages to bar owner Jeremy Thomas and Tom Green, Barrymore, 31, is convinced Long, 29, is the one for her, and wants him to ask the big question on her birthday in February, according to the National Enquirer.

A friend tells the tabloid, "Drew knows she can make a marriage work and she thinks Justin is the one. She kidded Justin that his New Year's resolution is for him to ask her for her hand in marriage."

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